The new law, SB 707, requires local governments to allow for remote participation, and to pause meetings if the internet cuts out or there’s some other glitch making it impossible for people to participate remotely. It also requires translation of meeting agendas into languages commonly spoken in the district.

(Subscription required) The Judicial Council approved revisions to jury service rules, forms and courtroom scripts replacing gendered language with gender-neutral terminology, saying the changes will reduce bias and create a more welcoming environment for transgender, nonbinary and other prospective jurors.

The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday revived a company’s request to compel arbitration in a putative class action accusing it of violating California labor laws, saying that a judge misapplied state unconscionability cases, which have invalidated employment contracts that provide sweeping coverage for all claims, to an agreement containing other terms indicating an intent to limit the scope to work-related causes of action.

Attorney General Rob Bonta declared victory against President Donald Trump on Wednesday in a battle over an executive order that demanded states implement voter ID requirements and prohibited any ballot counting after Election Day. States, not the federal government, have made those rules, provided they met standards set by Congress.